Surprises on my journey from hobbyist to full time Indie

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Join Sam as he talks about the roller coaster experience of going from a dreaming hobbyist to a full time indie developer. We’ll focus on around 5 surprises Sam found on this journey. If you’re looking to start your own path creating games you’ll learn that the knowledge and skills you already have are relevant and useful. You may also learn to challenge some of the assumptions you hold about the industry and to reach out for support as you grow.



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